Kirkland News

Severe thunderstorms wind-whipped portions of the area late Thursday and early Friday, knocking down trees in several towns, shutting down power and, in one case, blowing the roof off the home of a sleeping ...

Wind gusts of up to 40 mph blew through much of DeKalb County on Friday, causing trees to topple over, power lines to go down and dust to fly into the air.

“Freeport Lincoln-Douglas Debate of August 27, 1858.”

' Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced the 2008 Student Historians of the Year - fourteen student historians who are being recognized for their outstanding essays published in Illinois History magazine, ... via Illinois Government News Network

Joliet West High School will present "Too Many Sopranos" by Edwin Penhorwood and Miki Thompson as its annual musical April 11-13. Too Many Sopranos" will be presented at 7 p.m. April 11 and noon and 3 p.m. ... via Herald News

“Police have recovered a few items and the investigation is continuing with charges pending”

Genoa police said a 15-year-old Hanover Park youth stole a Mitsubishi car in Hanover Park on Friday morning and drove to Genoa with Salvador D. Laura, 18, of Elgin. via Courier-News

“It was considered to be Lincoln's first win. Before then, Douglas seemed to be beating him at all the debates.”

At 13, Amanda Hamrick barely is old enough to remember the Clinton administration, and she was not yet born when the current president's father was in the White House. via Daily Chronicle Online

New Hope Food Pantry 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1201 Twombly Road in DeKalb DeKalb Rotary Club 6 p.m. Mondays at Ellwood House Museum, 509 N. First St. via Daily Chronicle

“It all depends on what comes back with the petition”

Kelsi Freeman and Joline Conro want to stay at Hiawatha High School. The sophomores, who live in the Valley View subdivision off Glidden Road just south of Route 72 in Kingston Township, said they would like to ... via Daily Chronicle Online

“They believe it was caused by a wood-burning stove, and it's possible the dog's bedding or cushion became overheated and ignited the blaze.”

A Kirkland man was injured Friday during a fire that destroyed his barn and killed his dog, DeKalb County Chief Sheriff's Deputy Kevin Hickey said Monday morning. via Daily Chronicle

State officials want to put owners of Mesker homes on the map. A "Mesker" is a late 1800s to early 1900s building that features an ornamental iron facade or storefront components manufactured by the Mesker ... via Daily Chronicle

The Shabbona Lions Club will hold its sixth annual Christmas Lights and Decoration Contest. via De Kalb Midweek

No injuries were reported in a garage fire early Monday morning in the 16000 block of Bethany Road. via Northern Star

The barter system has been working wonders for our family since we moved to town over two years ago. via De Kalb Midweek

“Usually as the event gets done, we start planning for next year”

Members of the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce want to help area residents get into the Christmas spirit. via De Kalb Midweek

U.S. Army Band at Millikin; Monticello truck route; Operation Enduring Support; KidneyMobile; Ramadan conclusion; and more: SALUTE: Stirring, powerful, emotional patriotic music is coming to Kirkland Fine Arts ... via Herald & Review

“We just go however long she wants to run”

Oct 07, 2007 @ 11:45 PM By Zack Creglow RRSTAR.COM BELVIDERE - Rick Anderson has found a new running partner. via Rockford Register-Star

Police stopped a car around 12:45 a.m. on Peace Road at Route 64 for reportedly crossing the center line. via Daily Chronicle

“It's been an excellent year for corn”

The time-consuming process of harvesting corn doesn't bother Phil Montgomery. To harvest, the 25-year-old Montgomery must mow through one 550-foot row of corn, then deposit it into a weigh wagon. via Daily Chronicle

A former Kingston man was killed Thursday in a head-on collision with a semitrailer in rural Kirkland. via Daily Chronicle Online

The crowd at Friday's non-league contest between the Wayland Academy Big Red and the host Hiawatha Hawks , observed Wayland Academy's football squad edge Hiawatha by a count of 30-24. The Big Red now own a 1-3 ... via MaxPreps